GEORGE NEWS - Status of water supply, Wilderness Heights: Currently still no water – 5 x 5000 litre Water Tanks have been temporarily installed and fitted with taps. 1 @ Bundu Supersave; 4 along Remskoen Drive .
The water tanks will be kept filled throughout the weekend.
Water truck previously stationed at Wilderness Hotel has been deployed to Wilderness Heights.
All other areas will continue experiencing low water pressure.
Intermittent supply
The reservoirs that service Wilderness and surrounds continue to be filled by method of intermittent supply. The filling of the water supply system to Wilderness Heights area has commenced. Please be aware that dirty water and air in the system can be expected while the system is filling up. The success of the emergency measures remains dependent on co-operation from our Wilderness and surrounding consumers using WATER SPARINGLY as the system remains vulnerable until the repair on the Kaaiman’s Railway Bridge has been finalised.
Interim water supply
5 x 5000 litre Water Tanks have been installed and fitted with taps. The tanks are located at Bundu Supersave with 4 located along Remskoen Dr. These water tanks will be kept filled throughout the weekend. Water truck deployed to Wilderness Heights.
Update on repair planning and safety considerations
The timeline for this repair project remains at 10 days ( 10 – 19 October 2019) due to the safety precautions that need to be adhered to, the specialist skills required, as well as the necessity to only work during daylight hours, again for safety reasons. Safety preparations will continue over the weekend. Materials for the pipe installation will be delivered this weekend.
Safe storage of water
If storing water in open containers please ensure that it is kept in a cold location or fridge. Use an open container within 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator, 1 to 2 days in a cold room, or a few hours in a warm room. After that, purify the remaining water again by boiling it. It is safer to store water in closed containers.
George Municipality apologizes for the inconvenience and would like to thank all of the communities of Wilderness and surrounds for their continued patience and assistance.
Please contact 044 801 9262/66 or 044 8016300 after hours for enquiries.
Updates on the situation will be given to the public via the media and social media channels of George Municipality on a daily basis.
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